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Floresville officials talk property-tax increase

FLORESVILLE -- Residents of Floresville soon may see their tax bills increase as city officials are considering raising the property-tax rate. . . .

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The City of Floresville cannot sustain their current expenditures, simply because it has gotten itself into debt service for the civic center/community room/ ALBATROSS that it cannot support. And now they want to add more debt ... More ›

The City of Floresville cannot sustain their current expenditures, simply because it has gotten itself into debt service for the civic center/community room/ ALBATROSS that it cannot support. And now they want to add more debt to the mix.
That's what happens when you have a lame duck council and mayor- lie for six years and then POW! A property tax increase on their way out the door.
And guess what folks? Castillo says they can only raise it by 8%. That's a very odd comment to make if they weren't considering a much hihger property tax hike. So it'll be 8% this year, 8% the next, 8% the next; and so on and so forth until even you guys on assistance won't be able to live here. Your rent won't be covered by your Section 8.

I see nothing about perhaps cutting some things - only we need to spend more. Sounds like they are on the Obama wagon. Just pluck more money from the money tree and spend like there is no tomorrow. "Hiring new employees" ... More ›

I see nothing about perhaps cutting some things - only we need to spend more. Sounds like they are on the Obama wagon. Just pluck more money from the money tree and spend like there is no tomorrow. "Hiring new employees" - how about getting qualified employees in the first place? Then maybe you won't need new ones to do the work the old ones can't do because they aren't qualified - two people for each one person job!

When the city of Floresville can't manage the money it already brings in, why do they think the taxpayers would want to give them more?
Increasing property-tax rates for this council means nothing, because most people who ... More ›

When the city of Floresville can't manage the money it already brings in, why do they think the taxpayers would want to give them more?
Increasing property-tax rates for this council means nothing, because most people who support these buffoons are on public assistance. If you're collecting welfare, you're not allowed to own a home, so the increased cost is borne by a landlord. Plus, the tenants' costs often are fixed because they are on public assistance. So just like on the federal level, the workers are footing the bill for the loafers among us.
How did Floresville -- which raised up such leaders as John and Merrill Connally, Abelardo Valdez, Vicente Ximenes, and Sam Fore -- fall so low as to be left with this current city administration? How can a city that gave rise to such great minds now be run by some of their least intelligent citizens?
Remember folks, a Chihuahua and a German Shepherd both are descended from wolves, but which one would you trust to protect your home and family?
Residents of Floresville, you've got to take back your city. No one is going to do it for you! And the problem will continue the longer you sit in your houses and say, "Oh, it's not going to change," or "The same ones will get elected over and over again."
Driving past City Hall in your SUV after the meeting to ask "What happened?" isn't how you get involved or exact change in your community.

They need to double dip in order to pay for sport complex when the FEDC defaults on thier promise as they have in the past. We can't even pay the bill for community center. Why should roads and infrastructure be first priority ... More ›

They need to double dip in order to pay for sport complex when the FEDC defaults on thier promise as they have in the past. We can't even pay the bill for community center. Why should roads and infrastructure be first priority instead of Tejada sports complex

Their statements are misleading. Since 1999 the rate may be the same. by WCAD has aggressively pushed up values so the city DID realize an effective increase in taxes over the successive years. What the city wants to do now ... More ›

Their statements are misleading. Since 1999 the rate may be the same. by WCAD has aggressively pushed up values so the city DID realize an effective increase in taxes over the successive years. What the city wants to do now is double-dip.

I dont mind a tax raise, but when the folks elected tell you there wont be one, then hold tru to it. But lets all understand this raise wont be going to the Police department or waste water treatment plan that we really need. ... More ›

I dont mind a tax raise, but when the folks elected tell you there wont be one, then hold tru to it. But lets all understand this raise wont be going to the Police department or waste water treatment plan that we really need. It will go to whatever Bozo the clown, I mean little d wants it to go to. Maybe he wants to build a six flags here now.

Hey, Down Town Resident: Get ready to eat your words. Your beloved mayor and council are getting ready to do exactly as most bloggers have warned you they would - you need to learn one thing - NOTHING IS FREE! When you pay ... More ›

Hey, Down Town Resident: Get ready to eat your words. Your beloved mayor and council are getting ready to do exactly as most bloggers have warned you they would - you need to learn one thing - NOTHING IS FREE! When you pay your new increased property taxes, remember the broken promises of your beloveds! NO NEW TAXES - this would be funny if it weren't pathetic - you Cool Aid drinkers have to pay for your "blind" faith in those unworthy! again and again and again.

Hold up, did they say that property taxes would NOT rise?
Welcome to the lies of these city officials. MM you are so right. What about all the stuff that we do need in this city. Let me guess, this is going to be their new ... More ›

Hold up, did they say that property taxes would NOT rise?
Welcome to the lies of these city officials. MM you are so right. What about all the stuff that we do need in this city. Let me guess, this is going to be their new explaination, "we have to raise property taxes to pay for the sewage plant expansion, water towers, streets and maintanence, water pipes, etc... oh and you will also be paying for the maintanence of the parks which FEDC cannot pay anymore!"

Yep, need more money for the essentials, you know, legal fees, parties, plans for the sports complex, auditors to clean up the books, PR firms, you know the necessary items. Perhaps the increased revenue could be put in a trust ... More ›

Yep, need more money for the essentials, you know, legal fees, parties, plans for the sports complex, auditors to clean up the books, PR firms, you know the necessary items. Perhaps the increased revenue could be put in a trust account to be used only for maintainance of existing infrastructure. Naw, that would spoil all the fun.